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Proximity Research Report






Verizon Wireless's new evolution



Verizon Wireless will be future's leader


By Kihyun Kim




Spring 2010







Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction:

The 4G network Service

Apple's new iPhone

Verizon Wireless's new mobile devices

Recommendations

Attachment 1: Unlocking Shops

Attachment 2: Roaming Charges

Attachment 3: Renting a Cell Phone

References





Executive Summary

Verizon Wireless is currently the dominant mobile service provider on the market. They seek to improve their service by providing Apple's new iPhone, 4G network service, and new mobile devices. The 4G network service is faster service than 3G network service which people use these days. Apple's iPhone is one of top mobile devices of now days and new iPhone upcoming with Gen Y consumers' expectation. These providing make to stay lead of the completion with Gen Y consumers in the mobile market.





Introduction

The Mobile Market is one of best interesting market in the world. In the United States, Verizon Wireless is a wireless phone provider that operates and owns the largest mobile telecommunications network. They had the second largest revenue of all United States wireless companies reporting $49.332 billion in 2008. The name "Verizon," a portmanteau, is derived by combining the word "veritas," a Latin term that means "truth," and the word "horizon." Together, they are supposed to conjure images of reliability, certainty, leadership, and limitless possibilities. Verizon Wireless has lots of competitors. One of best competitors is AT&T which has been experiencing success because of their exclusive iPhone. Other competitor, Sprint, has been providing 4G network which is faster network than the others.

The 4G networks Service

Nowadays, Gen Y users use 3G network every day even it has limited speed, so they want to faster network service than now. The 3G network has up to 2Mbps data rate, but 4G networks have 100Mbps moving - 1Gbps stationary. Verizon Wireless will provide 4G network next year and launch it commercially in at least 25 to 30 markets in the U.S.

There is Verizon Wireless's broadband 3G network map. They will offer the 3G network as they build the 4G network. Their big advantage is largest coverage than other competitors.

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Figure 1
Source: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/CoverageLocatorController?requesttype=NEWREQUEST&lid=//global//plans//coverage+maps



Apple's new iPhone

The Apple's iPhone was announced in 2007, it has been the leading mobile device for 3 years. The iPhone has over than 200,000 applications, and the device style is innovation. Gen Y consumers love their iPhone, even if their carrier which is AT&T is not a best. Gen Y users need bigger mobile carrier, so Apple will have make a new iPhone for Verizon Wireless . In additon, Apple plan to release new iPhone on June 7. (See Attachment 1).


Verizon Wireless's new mobile devices

Verizon Wireless provides new mobile devices again and again, for Gen Y users need. Lately, Verizon Wireless announced the HTC Droid Incredible and LG Ally. HTC Droid Incredible has better specification than the other smartphones. It provides 8 megapixel camera and Mobile Broadband Connect. (See Attachment 2). LG Ally is innovative futuristic concept phones from the LG Design of the Future Challenge. Mobile officially introduced its Android-powered LG Ally by announcing a marketing partnership with Marvel Studios and its upcoming "Iron Man 2" movie. (See Attachment 3).



Recommendations
Verizon Wireless will provide better service again and again. Recently, mobile devices users are want to faster speed service and satisfied their devices. The following is how Verizon Wireless will appeal to Gen Y users:

  • Verizon iPhone
  • 4G network service
  • New mobile devices

Verizon Wireless will cover mobile users' demand and make a lot of revenue in the mobile market.



Attachment 1: New iPhone
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Attachment 2: HTC Droid IncredibleUntitled.jpg





Attachment 3: LG Ally
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References


Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless LTE Network (2009). Verizon Wireless official website. Retrieved May 17, 2010 fromhttps://www.lte.vzw.com/AboutLTE/VerizonWirelessLTENetwork/tabid/6003/Default.aspx .

Reardon, Marguerite. Verizon Expects 4G Launch Next Year (2009, Feb. 18). Cnet . Retrieved May 17, 2010 from
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_7-10166622-78.html

Miller, Matthew. First look review: HTC Droid Incredible from Verizon Wireless. (2010, April 19). ZD Net. Retrieved May 17, 2010 from http://blogs.zdnet.com/cell-phones/?p=3569&tag=col1;post-33207


Raphael, JR. Apple’s iPhone on Verizon: 4 Reasons to Think Twice (March 30, 2010). PC world. Retrieved May 17, 2010 from
http://www.pcworld.com/article/192948/apples_iphone_on_verizon_4_reasons_to_think_twice.html

Gonsalves, Antone. Verizon iPhone Could Come This Year (March 30, 2010). Information Week. Retrieved May 17, 2010 from http://www.informationweek.com/news/mobility/business/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=224200730